The match between Cardiff City and Leeds United will take place in South Wale on Saturday, with both teams looking to recover from losses the previous weekend.
They began the season with losses to Sunderland and Burnley, giving up seven goals and failing to score in the process. However, they managed to earn a first-ever draw in the South Wales Derby away at Swansea City when Callum Robinson tied the score 11 minutes into stoppage time.
They will have a difficult test, though, as the visitors head to Wales hoping to recover from their first league loss of the year and get closer to the front of the pack in their quest to make it back to the Premier League for the second time this season.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Cardiff vs. Leeds live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this EFL Championship match in the US:
- TV channel: —
- Live stream: Paramount+
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What time does Cardiff vs. Leeds kick off?
This EFL Championship clash takes place at Cardiff City Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, and kicks off on Saturday, September 21 at 3:00 p.m. local time.
Here's how that translates across the U.S:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sat, Sep. 21 | 10:00 a.m. |
| Central Time | Sat, Sep. 21 | 9:00 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sat, Sep. 21 | 8:00 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sat, Sep. 21 | 7:00 a.m. |
Cardiff vs. Leeds lineups, team news
In a bid to turn things around, Erol Bulut might shuffle his Cardiff City squad on Saturday, though injuries continue to keep Jamilu Collins, Kion Etete, Jesper Daland, Ryotaro Tsunoda, and Isaak Davies out of action.
Will Fish is expected to get his first start in defence, with Calum Chambers and Dimitrios Goutas likely sticking together at the center of the backline.
In midfield, David Turnbull and Alex Robertson will battle for starting roles, while Chris Willock and Ollie Tanner are eager to join the attack, supporting Wilfried Kanga up front, as Callum Robinson remains on the injury list.
Cardiff City predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Horvath (GK) — Fish, Goutas, Chambers, Bagan — Ralls, Siopis — El Ghazi, Colwill, Willock — Kanga.
Injured: Ryotaro Tsunoda
Suspended: N/A
Leeds United head into Saturday's clash without key defender Joe Rodon, who picked up a head injury in last week's defeat to Burnley. Winger Daniel James, having missed the last two games, could also be sidelined once again.
With Rodon out, captain Ethan Ampadu might drop into the backline to partner Pascal Struijk, opening up a midfield spot for either Ao Tanaka or Joe Rothwell to team up with Ilia Gruev.
In Leeds' usual 4-2-3-1 formation, Willy Gnonto, Brenden Aaronson, and Tottenham loanee Manor Solomon supported striker Mateo Joseph last time out, but Joel Piroe and new signing Largie Ramazani are both pushing for starting spots.
Leeds United predicted XI (4-2-3-1 right to left): Meslier (GK) — Bogle, Ampadu, Struijk, Firpo — Gruev, Tanaka — Gnonto, Piroe, Solomon — Joseph.
Injured: N/A
Suspended: N/A
Cardiff vs. Leeds prediction
Saturday's clash in South Wales is shaping up to be a real nail-biter, with both teams eager to get back to winning ways. Despite missing Rodon and James, Leeds United still pack enough firepower to outshine their opponents.
We’re tipping them to head back to Yorkshire with all three points, deepening the home side’s early-season woes.
Prediction: Cardiff City 0-2 Leeds United
EFL Championship fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Friday, September 20
- Stoke City vs. Hull City (3:00 p.m.)
Saturday, September 21
- Norwich City vs. Watford (7:30 a.m.)
- Queens Park Rangers vs. Millwall (7:30 a.m.)
- Sunderland vs. Midllesbrough (7:30 a.m.)
- Bristol City vs. Oxford United (10:00 a.m.)
- Burnley vs. Portsmouth (10:00 a.m.)
- Cardiff City vs. Leeds United (10:00 a.m.)
- Coventry City vs. Swansea City (10:00 a.m.)
- Luton Town vs. Sheffield Wednesday (10:00 a.m.)
- Sheffield United vs. Derby County (10:00 a.m.)
- West Bromwich Albion vs. Plymouth Argyle (10:00 a.m.)
Sunday, September 22
- Preston North End vs. Blackburn Rivers (7:00 a.m.)
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